For context, upon being hired in January 2013, Oregon Ducks coach Mark Helfrich signed a five-year deal that will pay him $1.8 million annually. Among other bonuses, he could earn $250,000 if the Ducks win a national championship and $200,000 for a 12-win regular season. Helfrich's contract had a buyout of $3 million during the first year of his contract.